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CVS Health to close hundreds of drugstores nationwide

by TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

The company said it will close about 300 stores a year for the next three years, but didn’t say which stores.

Business, Local & State

Skiing, child care, ‘biochar’ and kelp: Brunswick-based CEI releases annual impact report

by Staff Report November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

The mission-driven financial institution assisted 95 mostly Maine-based business clients with $35.8 million in financing during the 12 months ending Sept. 30.

Business, Nation & World

U.S. jobless claims drop seventh straight week to another pandemic low

by PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

Overall, 2.1 million Americans were collecting traditional unemployment checks the week that ended Nov. 6.

Business, News

Get your skis on: Sunday River opens for season Thursday

by Kathryn Skelton November 17, 2021November 18, 2021

The resort announced Wednesday that if the cold holds, it will open a limited number of trails to season passholders and multi-day ticket holders at 9 a.m. Thursday.

Business, Nation & World, News

Companies bid $192 million in 1st Gulf of Mexico oil sale under Biden

by MATTHEW BROWN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

Biden campaigned on pledges to end drilling on federally owned lands and waters but attorneys general from several states successfully sued to lift the suspension of leases.

Business, Local & State

Costly electricity supply will add $30 to average home’s monthly CMP bill in 2022

by Tux Turkel November 17, 2021November 18, 2021

Customers face a jolt in electricity supply costs, raising questions of whether Maine’s policy of updating supply rates annually exposes them to greater volatility.